Key Specs of Triumph Tiger 1200

Triumph Tiger 1200 Highlights

11 May 2018: Triumph India has launched the new Tiger 1200 at Rs 17 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). While the bike is available in six variants abroad, here it will be available in just the higher spec XCx variant. The Tiger 1200 replaces the Tiger Explorer. Triumph have spent four years developing the new Tiger 1200 with more than 100 improvements across the board. The new bike is 5kgs lighter, has better low-speed manoeuvrability and a more tractable motor.

The familiar Tiger design has been retained. A few minor updates come in the form of slightly redesigned fairing and a metallised tank badge. It also gets LED headlamps and DRLs. Fancy bits include a new 5-inch colour TFT screen as the instrument cluster. Ergonomics are now more upright for comfortable long distance touring.

The 1215cc motor's has been carried over. It still makes 141PS and 122 Nm of torque. The six-speed gearbox gets a slipper clutch and power is transmitted to the rear wheel via a shaft drive. Rider aids include electronically adjustable semi-active suspension, updated cruise control system, traction control and cornering ABS. The motor gets six-power modes including the new Off Road Pro mode which allows the rider to switch off all electronic assists and ABS.

The new Tiger 1200 competes with the BMW R 1200 GS and the Ducati Multistrada 1200.